QA Engineer

We're looking for a proactive individual to join our dynamic team and help us deliver top-tier software solutions. If you have a solid background in modern automation frameworks and thrive in an environment where you can work independently and solve complex problems, we want to hear from you! In this role, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products throughout the entire software development lifecycle. You'll leverage your expertise to design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks, collaborating closely with development and product teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Who are we Lean enables companies to seamlessly connect to their users’ bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve their account information. Our products have garnered the trust of leading companies and enabled them to deliver powerful experiences when connected with a user’s bank account, allowing users to perform prudent financial planning, get better rates on loans, transfer money to friends, and more, without compromising on privacy or security.

Some of Lean’s clients include the likes of Ciclys, Tabby, Tamara, Salla, Tawuniya, and many more, making it the region’s most valuable Open Banking platform. The company has now processed hundreds of millions of dollars, and its products are also connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts. Lean envisions a fully inclusive financial ecosystem that serves everyone, no matter where they bank or live in the MENAP region.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automated test frameworks using cutting-edge tools like Playwright, WebdriverIO, and similar technologies for both UI and API testing.

• Craft detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.

• Proactively collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, clarify specifications, and ensure end-to-end test coverage.

• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback from a quality assurance perspective.

• Champion continuous improvement of our QA processes, tools, and methodologies, always seeking ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Work independently to effectively manage and prioritize testing activities, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability for your deliverables.

• Assist in troubleshooting production issues and accurately replicating customer-reported defects for quick resolution.

• Stay at the forefront of the industry by continuously researching and adopting new testing tools and strategies.

• Execute manual and automated tests, thoroughly analyze results, and accurately document and track software defects with clear, reproducible steps.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance, with a significant emphasis on designing and implementing test automation solutions.

• Proven hands-on expertise with Playwright and WebdriverIO, along with a strong background in API testing.

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• A solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and integrating automated tests within them.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to clearly articulate technical issues and collaborate seamlessly with both technical and non-technical teams.

Bonus

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner, k6) to identify bottlenecks and ensure system scalability.

• Prior experience working within the payments domain or with complex financial technologies.

• Hands-on experience with mobile automation frameworks and tools.

NB. While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!!

Lean is the first regulated open banking and open finance company operating across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.  Since 2019 we've been on a mission to become the pre-eminent A2A payments company in the Middle East - enabling our clients to seamlessly connect to their users’ bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve account information. Our products have garnered the trust of some of the leading companies in the region, including the likes of Etisalat Group, Careem, Binance, Tabby, Tamara, Tawuniya, and more.

To date, Lean has processed billions of dollars, and our products have connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts across the region. We've recently announced our $67.5 million Series B funding round led by General Catalyst, following earlier investment from Sequoia Capital. This funding marks a major milestone for Lean and the financial ecosystem across the MENA region. At Lean, we’re committed to driving the next generation of financial innovation by making financial data and payments more accessible and transparent for businesses and consumers alike.

To that end, we're always on the lookout for talented, driven, and entrepreneurial candidates to join us in our mission of enabling the next generation of financial innovation. If you're motivated by solving hard problems and leaving a lasting legacy while you're at it, Lean's where you need to be.

Not only do we offer competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours, but we also insist that every member of the team hold a meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment. We'd love you to join us for this journey!

Lean is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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